Summary:
The city of Minot, North Dakota is home to 19 schools, including 11 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 5 high schools. The schools in this area serve a diverse student population and showcase a wide range of academic performance, with some standout institutions and others struggling to meet state standards.
Among the top-performing schools in Minot are Edison Elementary School and South Prairie Elementary School, both of which are ranked among the top 14 elementary schools in North Dakota and have earned 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger. These schools boast impressive test scores, with over 50% of their students proficient or better in math and reading. Similarly, Erik Ramstad Middle School stands out as the top-performing middle school in the data set, with the highest math proficiency rate among its peers.
In contrast, Minot High School, the largest high school in the area, has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 4th out of 11 schools in 2018-2019 to 10th out of 14 schools in 2024-2025. This decline is accompanied by relatively low test scores, with only 24-28% of students proficient or better in math, reading, and science. The data also reveals a correlation between socioeconomic status and school performance, with the schools serving the highest percentages of low-income students, such as Sunnyside Elementary and Roosevelt Elementary, generally performing worse on academic measures.
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